IBM Back-end JavaScript Developer Professional Certificate

Coursera Inc.; Ajax; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers a comprehensive online professional certificate program designed to equip you with essential back-end development skills. This innovative course allows you to learn at your own pace while gaining hands-on experience with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Node.js. You'll engage in practical projects, including building server-side applications and deploying them in a cloud environment. By the end of the program, you'll have a portfolio that showcases your capabilities, boosting your confidence for job interviews and career advancement. Join this exciting journey to enhance your technical expertise and unlock new career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy required.
• 4 months of commitment at 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Create and manage REST APIs for client-side integration.

Skills

Node.js

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Microservices

Serverless computing

DevOps practices

Agile methodologies

Education

No prior experience necessary

Tools

GitHub

Express framework

MongoDB

Openshift

Job description

Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise

Recommended experience

Basic computer literacy.

4 months at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Deploy and scale applications using Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, and Serverless computing.

Design, develop, use, and integrate REST APIs in back-end applications to communicate with client-side technologies.

Employ DevOps practices and Agile methodologies to continuously build and deploy secure software.

Professional Certificate - 11 course series

When you complete this program, you’ll develop expertise with the range of back-end developer tools that make them highly sought after in our web-centric world. Get hands-on experience with server-side systems that power modern web and mobile applications.

In the final course, you will learn inside tips on performing professionally in interviews and unlock exclusive access to career support resources to help you in your job search.

Throughout the professional certificate, you have ample opportunities to apply skills learned through labs and projects. Projects include:

1. Creating and sharing open-source projects on GitHub.
2. Writing a server-side application that stores, retrieves, and manages book ratings and reviews with Node.js and Express framework.
3. Building and deploying a multitier guestbook with rolling updates using Openshift image streams.
4. Writing a backend application that uses MongoDB with API endpoints so it readily integrates with a client-side application and deploying it to Kubernetes.
5. Preparing your backend developer resume and portfolio.

Skills you'll gain

• Extend your Node.js applications with third-party packages and frameworks, including Express.
• Use npm to manage Node.js packages in your Node.js application.
• Develop asynchronous callback functions and promises to complete asynchronous operations.

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

At IBM, we know how rapidly tech evolves and recognize the crucial need for businesses and professionals to build job-ready, hands-on skills quickly. Our expertly designed training programs in AI, software development, cybersecurity, data science, business management, and more, provide the essential skills you need to secure your first job, advance your career, or drive business success.

What background knowledge is necessary?

No prior experience is necessary to get started.

What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

Upon completing the full program, you will have built a portfolio of projects to provide you with the confidence to excel in your interviews. You’ll receive a Professional Certificate and badge from IBM to showcase your proficiency to potential employers.

Is this course really 100% online?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings, and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.